tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post3307736467597213776..comments2015-08-02T05:57:54.113-04:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Jimmy Spencer Cuts A Wide Path In NASCAR TVDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64740660397101825162009-03-16T23:57:00.000-04:002009-03-16T23:57:00.000-04:00My top 3 "Spencerisms" are:3). "...like a monkey o...My top 3 "Spencerisms" are:<BR/>3). "...like a monkey out of the desert!" ?????<BR/><BR/>2). "the cream rises to the crop"<BR/><BR/>1). "I may not be the smartest knife in the drawer!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55610151146698907392009-03-16T21:26:00.000-04:002009-03-16T21:26:00.000-04:00"Spencer's sometimes hilarious and sometimes mind-..."Spencer's sometimes hilarious and sometimes mind-numbing comments have been keeping fans coming back to RaceDay and Victory Lane every single racing weekend for years."<BR/> JD, His comments may keep bringing others back...they are the reason I don't watch anymore, that and as someone else said, how does he get away with that language on "family entertainment". Junior would be docked points and paying a fine.<BR/>Jimmy has no problem with going back and dredging up a personal grudge and finding a way to air it on tv. <BR/> Marybeth <BR/> JD, It worked this time...?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70476337072478092472009-03-16T15:44:00.000-04:002009-03-16T15:44:00.000-04:00Ref: Conflict of interests.Can there be more than ...Ref: Conflict of interests.<BR/><BR/>Can there be more than one Phil Parsons within the racing community ?<BR/><BR/>Looks like Phil &amp; Mikey team up together on the board of directors for M.R.W. HmmmmmZiggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00575751456094003292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-45811409134593797262009-03-16T15:06:00.000-04:002009-03-16T15:06:00.000-04:00you know, the funny thing is, Jimmy actually seems...you know, the funny thing is, Jimmy actually seems &#39;hurt&#39; when people call him out. I don&#39;t know if that&#39;s just fake or if he later regrets some of the stuff that comes spouting out of his mouth. If that&#39;s the case, maybe he ought to *think* a little more before he speaks (although he seems incapable of this...). It took him PO&#39;ing Junior to make him actually apologize on the air, but most of the guys just seem to let it go like it never happened (and he went sooooooooo far over the line on that one...) <BR/><BR/>Part of me would love to see Shana go after him...now *that* might be fun on her reality show...<BR/><BR/>But I would like to add that I think those who suggest that there are other potentially more talented people to do this show are right. I think especially because they have *both* of them. A little Kenny, a little Jimmy go a long way, and with the both of them, it&#39;s just too much at times. Thank goodness for the reporters (Wendy, Hermie, etc); it does help to balance. Trackside is full of silliness and that&#39;s fine, it&#39;s an interview show, not like Raceday &amp; VL, which ought to come across as a bit more professional. They could do better.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-14054090429966727142009-03-16T11:46:00.000-04:002009-03-16T11:46:00.000-04:00Jimmy tells it like it is, that's what gets under ...<B>Jimmy tells it like it is, that's what gets under the skin of so many others who don't have the gut to do so. </B><BR/><BR/>No, he gets under the skin of people because he only "tells it like it is" until someone confronts him--then he runs and hides, or worse, changes his tune.<BR/><BR/><B>How can y'all be such big fans of a guy who's afraid to stand up for his opinions? ANYONE can do that.</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-48906253238622514082009-03-16T08:58:00.000-04:002009-03-16T08:58:00.000-04:00At Daytona, Jimmy was all for the new start up tea...At Daytona, Jimmy was all for the new start up teams like Jeremy's and Tommy's. A few weeks later - he's calling for the drivers to be out of the cars?! I was at Atlanta, and had a chance to make up a little sign for Jimmy, and stayed after the show to ask what he had against Mayfield. The coward just turned and walked away... Hope ya'll liked my sign!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51973304511387949102009-03-16T03:55:00.000-04:002009-03-16T03:55:00.000-04:00I think Spencer and Wallace are an embarrassment a...I think Spencer and Wallace are an embarrassment and play to all the negative stereotypes about Nascar and its fans. In these hard times,I think we'd all fall over if we learned how much money those two buffoons make a year to "enlighten" us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75725133428002967132009-03-15T23:36:00.000-04:002009-03-15T23:36:00.000-04:00Chris,Conflicts of interest inside and outside the...Chris,<BR/><BR/>Conflicts of interest inside and outside the sport have been topics at TDP for several seasons.<BR/><BR/>Often, the ESPN Infield Pit Studio consists of Allen Bestwick and three NASCAR owners (Wallace, Evernham and Daugherty).<BR/><BR/>Now, Phil Parsons is active again as an owner and he works in the SPEED both with another team owner, Michael Waltrip.<BR/><BR/>When we move to Fox we find DW neck-deep in Toyota and Hammond still racing trucks.<BR/><BR/>That is why Spencer keeps coming back into the sport. He is just like the rest, constantly battling through personal business and financial conflicts to try and squeeze out some commentary that fans can believe.<BR/><BR/>Since the new TV contract began, this conflict of interest issue has been the biggest for the NASCAR TV partners.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your comment.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26624803843537593192009-03-15T22:29:00.000-04:002009-03-15T22:29:00.000-04:00John, Something that wouldn't have gone through an...John, <BR/><BR/>Something that wouldn't have gone through any public channels is that at least a few of John Roberts' chuckles last Sunday, happened when he saw a few hastily made "* U Spencer" signs in the Raceday crowd after Jimmy made those comments about Mayfield, Riggs (yes, he insulted Tommy Baldwin, too) and Mikey.<BR/><BR/>I know it's difficult to work in information like that into reporting that meets professional standards, but it does seem to reflect the value that the general audience places on Jimmy, more so than internet comments.<BR/><BR/>When Jimmy's qualifications in operating a business are considered while interpreting his comments, it would be fair to not include his racing statistics. While they are poor compared to each of the racers he criticized, Jimmy was making business opinions not racing judgments--and to Jimmy's credit he does seem to have faced the fact that he can't race by getting out of the seat.<BR/><BR/>Business issues are a different matter for Jimmy. the construction and junkyard companies he's been involved in with his family has had severe legal--not financial, legal--trouble resulting in multiple arrests in years past. Since the most recent arrests were heavily publicized in the media about two years ago, I'm going to pass on adding footnotes and a bibliography to my comments...the coverage should be easy find in a search since he and the involved family members all seem to share the "Jimmy Spencer" name!<BR/><BR/>His discredit in business continues with his attempt at operating a then-Busch series team, which never really even got off the ground. I don't remember an event that team successfully qualified for. the former address for that team became a year later the address used by RWI, so I would have to call that another failed business by Jimmy Spencer.<BR/><BR/>Nearly every reputable news outlet discloses conflicts of interest, professional relationships, or other adverse relationships that may be interpreted as affected the neutrality of affected reports. Moreover, any editorial opinion or rebuttal is normally offered by experts in a given field, along with documentation by the news host to authenticate the expert standing of the person.<BR/><BR/>Jimmy's documented history would seem to contra-indicate any endorsement by any legitimate reporting interest. Persons in similar situations, who seemed to draw people through antagonism instead of professional reporting practices, have typically gotten their own shows like Jerry Springer, Geraldo Rivera, and Nancy Grace.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the appropriate resolution is for John Roberts, Kenny Wallace, and NASCAR (through it's "NASCAR TV on Speed" effort) to divorce themselves from any association with the show, rename it from Raceday to "The Spencer Show" and thereby relieve themselves from any issues, similar to the ones his businesses have had, that Jimmy could cause for them?Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60461196529014723692009-03-15T22:00:00.000-04:002009-03-15T22:00:00.000-04:00I think Jimmy is Great!!! Speed should keep him fo...I think Jimmy is Great!!! Speed should keep him for along time but I miss Jimmy in a car!!!Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10525647120069071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54025984745998034012009-03-15T21:35:00.000-04:002009-03-15T21:35:00.000-04:00Jimmy tells it like it is, that's what gets under ...Jimmy tells it like it is, that's what gets under the skin of so many others who don't have the gut to do so. He's a real racer through and through, and will hopefully be sharing his experience AND opinions on SpeedTV for a long time.ProudinNCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84709764015900368002009-03-15T21:29:00.000-04:002009-03-15T21:29:00.000-04:00Well Some Things Never Change For An Overweight Ob...Well Some Things Never Change For An Overweight Obnoxious So Called Commentator He Should Try An Think Just For A Second Before Opening His Mouth Because Everytime He Does It Seems He Is Putting Someone Down And His Behavior Is That Of An 8 Year Old Spoiled Brat So If That Is What You Want To Listen To And The Show Likes Its Ratings Because Of His Actions Then It Doesnt Say Much For Those Who Are In Charge I Know Jimmy And His Family For Several Years But I also Worked For Jeremy For Over 6 Years An He Is A Standup Guy He Has Had Some Ups An Downs Thru Out His Career The Same As Alot Of Drivers But He Doesnt Deserve The Thrashing That Jimmy Gave Him Hopefully He Gets The Chance To Confront Him All I Would Say To Jimmy Is That I Will Definitely Pray For You Because Nobody In Their Right Mind Should Act Like That Let Alone On National TvPaducah Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58964220356229620932009-03-15T16:07:00.000-04:002009-03-15T16:07:00.000-04:00Maybe we could get Spencer, Kenny Wallace, and Mik...Maybe we could get Spencer, Kenny Wallace, and Mikey Waltrip tohether for a cage match smack down. Those three together are not much better than pro wrasslinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-63354967840563336502009-03-15T15:35:00.000-04:002009-03-15T15:35:00.000-04:00Spencer is a bit of a loose cannon and JR does a g...Spencer is a bit of a loose cannon and JR does a good job dealing with him. I think some times he's a bit over the top but I enjoy Raceday.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669662544814316500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70351487102492457412009-03-15T15:13:00.000-04:002009-03-15T15:13:00.000-04:00I thought the story in Vegas was funny but I don't...I thought the story in Vegas was funny but I don't normally watch this program (hubby has it on frequently) becuase of Spencer and Wallace.Vicky Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-69955565421328374282009-03-15T15:10:00.000-04:002009-03-15T15:10:00.000-04:00I kind of agree with anon 12:28--I have found this...<B>I kind of agree with anon 12:28--I have found this 'two faced' side of Jimmy not very appealing. I loved it last year when Vickers called him out, I hope Jeremy gets to do the same.</B><BR/><BR/>It's easy for Jimmy to say whatever he wants--that's what everyone keeps calling "refreshing"--but that doesn't mean much when the doesn't have the guts to back it up when the person he's attacking appears on the show.<BR/><BR/>The technical term for this is "bullying." <BR/><BR/>Not much courage required to open your mouth if you know you're just going to back down when the going gets tough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74060799261776718622009-03-15T14:54:00.000-04:002009-03-15T14:54:00.000-04:00I for one like jimmy, he says what he has to say b...I for one like jimmy, he says what he has to say because people want to hear the truth about certain things. As far as that guy who sits on his left is a NASCAR yes man if there ever was one, I can't stand to listen to him, and he thinks he's funny which is far from the truth. If he had to sit on his hands he couldn't say anything. When his jaw opens his hands start moving, it's very hard to watch him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79659413143863289042009-03-15T13:19:00.000-04:002009-03-15T13:19:00.000-04:00Well, I don't always agree with what Spencer says ...Well, I don't always agree with what Spencer says and sometimes he makes me boil with anger (as in the comments about Kelly Earnhardt Elledge's business ability), but its also refreshing to have him say what he's thinking (and sometimes what the fans are thinking), rather than just the PC nonsense we hear from so many.GinaV24http://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49504378671599396952009-03-15T13:02:00.000-04:002009-03-15T13:02:00.000-04:00I liked Spencer as a racer (presenting an interest...I liked Spencer as a racer (presenting an interesting dilemma for a Kurt Busch fan), but I love him as a TV guy.<BR/><BR/>I don't necessarily agree with him, I often think he'd be better off giving his first reaction a moment's thought, but I cannot dispute his straightforward honesty about what he thinks.<BR/><BR/>Spencer is unpolished, but he's a lot smarter than people give him credit for and a great deal of what he says turns out to be right on target -- no matter how much people dislike it.<BR/><BR/>And I love the way he has put himself in the position of often putting his arm around a young driver's shoulders to tell him, "Don't make the mistakes I made."3KillerBshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15972256857498433293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-90723056990380559072009-03-15T12:17:00.000-04:002009-03-15T12:17:00.000-04:00Spencer has a 50/50 shot with me. Sometimes heari...Spencer has a 50/50 shot with me. Sometimes hearing him put his foot in his mouth is worth his weight in gold because he is so good at it. However, there are moments he makes remarks that are so far out of left field for a driver whose credentials aren't much better then the drivers he is critiquing. An example is Spencer calling for Mayfield to fire himself, correct me if Im out of line but Mayfield's career stats probably top Spencer's in most every area...<BR/><BR/>However Spencer making the remark that MWR won't win a race? I agree because the difficulty level to win in the Cup Series is extremely high.<BR/><BR/>He provides a good balance with Kenny Wallace though. I've just learned to take Spencer with a grain of salt if I'm going to listen...works out better that way.<BR/><BR/>Can't imagine he hurts ratings though...Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60520967443791401302009-03-15T12:01:00.000-04:002009-03-15T12:01:00.000-04:00Do not agree with Jimmy most of the time and somet...Do not agree with Jimmy most of the time and sometimes he just makes me gringe but he always makes for an interesting show and isn't that the point.Newracefanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39931373313763056652009-03-15T11:39:00.000-04:002009-03-15T11:39:00.000-04:00I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned Spencer's ...I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned Spencer's comments to NASCAR on the start and park cars.<BR/><BR/>Mary, <BR/>Richmond, VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40191674891617775752009-03-15T11:20:00.000-04:002009-03-15T11:20:00.000-04:00With all the intelligent and reflective individual...With all the intelligent and <BR/>reflective individuals in the sport, I don't understand Fox <BR/>having JS and KW representing<BR/>Nascar. Oops, they did create<BR/>digger.50 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19385127179229478662009-03-15T10:07:00.000-04:002009-03-15T10:07:00.000-04:00I for one don't like his mouth. How come he can g...I for one don't like his mouth. How come he can get away with swearing on tv and the drivers get docked points if they do it!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81869645991980637392009-03-15T09:30:00.000-04:002009-03-15T09:30:00.000-04:00I kind of agree with anon 12:28--I have found this...I kind of agree with anon 12:28--I have found this 'two faced' side of Jimmy not very appealing. I loved it last year when Vickers called him out, I hope Jeremy gets to do the same. For a former driver, he spends a lot of time claiming the driver 'can't get it done' when he rarely did. I am one of those who believe it's about 80% car and team, and that's a lot out of the driver's hands. I don't know why Jimmy doesn't get this. If a guy goes to the first practice and is 42nd off the truck, that's on the *team*, not the driver.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, I do find Jimmy funny and, at any given moment, somewhat honest (although he'll say the opposite the following week), but I admire the things he's done for a laugh (after all, the show is party entertainment.) I just don't highly value his opinions because he just doesn't have any logical reasoning to back it up, but he is, as others have said 'colorful'.glenc1noreply@blogger.com